Podiatry Today - ISSN: 1045-7860 - Volume 17 - Issue 8 - August 2004

Continuing Education: Using Serologic Screening To Identify And Monitor At-Risk Charcot Patients

By Molly S. Judge, DPM

Given the potentially serious complications of Charcot neuroarthropathy, this author examines the effectiveness of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and the C-reactive protein (CRP) in diagnosing these patients and assessing the course of their disease.

Diabetes Watch: Why We Shouldn't Overlook Psychosocial Issues In Patients With Diabetes

By Thomas Zgonis, DPM, and Gary Peter Jolly, DPM

Editor's Perspective: Are Biomechanics Emphasized Enough In Podiatric Education?

By Jeff Hall, Editor-in-Chief

Feature: Unveiling The Top Ten Innovations

By Jeff Hall, Editor-in-Chief

In the annual review of emerging and re-emerging modalities, this author talks to experts in the field on innovations ranging from a medication for diabetic neuropathy and a new debridement tool to time-saving surgical devices and orthotics.

Diagnosing Malignant Bone Tumors In The Lower Extremity

By Bradley W. Bakotic, DPM, DO

Given the array of subtle variations in differentiating malignant bone tumors, this author reviews the most common malignancies of the pedal bones, offering informative insights to help ensure an appropriate diagnosis.

HIPAA Compliance: Do You Make The Grade?

By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor

How secure are your patient records? With the myriad of directives from the federal government, adherence to HIPAA privacy standards can be a source of confusion. This author consults the experts to determine their secrets to compliance and how you can meet the standards.

Forum: Staying On A First Name Basis With Professionalism

By John McCord, DPM

New Products: Resolving Skin Conditions

News and Trends: Studies Say Diabetes Abounds In Obese Children But Awareness Is Lacking

By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor

Orthotics Q&A: Key Insights On Prescribing Orthoses For Dress Shoes And Sandals

Guest Clinical Editor: Lawrence Huppin, DPM

Point/Counterpoint: Early Weightbearing After Lapidus: Is It Possible?

By Neal Blitz, DPM, and Patrick A. DeHeer, DPM

Practice Builders: Seven Reasons To Appraise Your Practice

By David Edward Marcinko, MBA, CFP, CMP

Sports Medicine: Recognizing And Treating Insect Bites And Stings In Athletes

By Mark A. Caselli, DPM

Technology In Practice: Providing Relief For Dry And Cracked Skin On The Diabetic Foot

By Brian McCurdy, Associate Editor